Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Christening the Towboat Eleanor

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

1. Christening the Towboat Eleanor Marker

Inscription. Paducah has long been the foremost hub of the inland marine waterways. Thus, many towboat companies have located here.The christening of the Towboat Eleanor is indicative of the significance of each new vessel that joins the home fleet of the Port of Paducah. The Crounse Corporation traditionally names its boats after female relatives, employees or relatives of employees.These festive events are typically attended by family and friends of the river industry. Eleanor Crounse is portrayed breaking a bottle of champagne on the towboat's bow in celebration of the christening, December 7, 1955.

Erected by In Memory of Eleanor Buchanan and George Paull Crounse.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1990.

Location. 37° 5.255′ N, 88° 35.623′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. It is on South Water Street. Between Wheel Repair and Ambastors. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paducah KY 42001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Jackson Purchase.

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It is also in the American Midwest,

in the South,

in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marine Royalty "Red Coats" (here, next to this marker); Wheel Repair (here, next to this marker); The Pilothouse (a few steps from this marker); Paducah Marine Supply and Service (a few steps from this marker); Ride Round The Rivers / Paducah Harbor (a few steps from this marker); Area riverbeds (a few steps from this marker); Lock and Dam 52 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. George Rogers Clark (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.

Christening the Towboat <i>Eleanor</i> Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

2. Christening the Towboat Eleanor Mural

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

3. Christening the Towboat Eleanor Marker

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

4. Christening the Towboat Eleanor Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.